From: Doug Warthen (dwarthen@newark.ohio-state.edu)
Date: Tue Jun 27 2000 - 17:45:30 EDT
Kathy,
Your response was nicely stated. I also feel it is important for this new
person to be able to tell people what a "bursar" is when asked. We DO NOT
work on cruise ships! See below.
Doug
With all the discussion about the definition of the word "bursar", I
decided
to do some research myself. Kathy, I also consulted Webster on the matter,
and found that bursar is derived from the Medieval Latin word "bursarius"
or
"bursa" which means purse. Therefore, a bursar is a keeper of the purse.
For those of you who read the Bible, you will recall that Judas Iscariot
was
the keeper of the purse for Jesus and his apostles.
So Judas was a bursar! No wonder we have such a bad reputation!
It was such a great response, that I have kept it all these years. Now you
know what to say when someone asks what a Bursar is!
Robbie
>
> When asked "what is a Bursar?" , I like to say he or she is a loving,
> caring, intelligent individual that is here to serve the student
> population. A person that is here to help you with your financial
concerns
> so that your college experience is a positive one. On the other hand, if
> your fees AREN'T PAID, I can be your worst nightmare!
>
> Doug
First and foremost: If you can't laugh at yourself, you shouldn't be in
the
business.
Second: **WE** are always right, and Financial Aid is, well, you
know...(Just kidding, FinAid, honest!)
More later, Michelle -
Kathy
Kathleen E. Haines
Manager, Student Accounting
University of Maryland Baltimore
737 W. Lombard Street, 3rd floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-706-2929
khaines@admin1.umaryland.edu <mailto:khaines@admin1.umaryland.edu>
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